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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1949

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Aldavilla Aerodrome

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 8 June 1949 · page 2

Messrs W. Sneddon and I. Bickerstaff, of the Commonwealth Department of Works & Housing, are in charge of a survey party at present…

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Motorist Charged

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 8 June 1949 · page 1

Alfred Sylvester Lulham was charged with driving a motor truck whilst under the influence of intoxicating liquor. There was a second charge of driving in…

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The Aerodrome

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 10 June 1949 · page 4

Judging by the remarks made by a representative of the Civil Aviation Department during his recent visit of inspection of the aerodrome…

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Train Services Amended Time-tables

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 June 1949 · page 4

An amended railway time-table will come into operation on June 19, and although actual times are not available, the service will be…

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Additional North Coast Train Service

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 June 1949 · page 6

At the annual conference of Affiliated Chambers of Commerce, held in Sydney on April 21, the following motion, submitted by…

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Sunday Night Train to Serve Kempsey-taree Stations to Operate From 19th JUNE

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 June 1949 · page 2

At the annual conference of Affiliated Chambers of Commerce held in Sydney on April 21, the following motion, submitted by Gloucester Chamber of…

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Tyre Showroom at Wauchope "New Look" Added to Motorists' Store

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 June 1949 · page 5

Prior to Easter the motoring public were surprised when Brown's Tyre Service reopened its doors in Wauchope to reveal a completely…

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Repair of Gloucester River Bridge Survey to Be Made

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 2

A Main Roads Department engineer told the Gloucester Shire Engineer, Mr. L. D. F. Geer, that a thorough investigation was needed to…

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Sunday Train Service South of Taree Request Being Renewed

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 2

The Sunday train service requested by the Gloucester Chamber on many occasions still seems as far away as ever (says the "Advocate"). As a…

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Improved Train Services for Taree Passengers to Operate From Next

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 2

As from Sunday next, Taree is to be served by an amended timetable which will permit passengers from this station to to travel by at least one train in each…

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Go Slow Tactics Threat by London Railwaymen to Support Claim for Wage Rise

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 2

LONDON (AAP): A delegate meeting, of London railwaymen last night resolved to begin general "go slow" tactics in London on July 4 unless…

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Belmore River Road Improvements

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 2

The Macleay Shire Council are going to spend £1,250 on Belmore River roads, but it would take £12,500 to put them in proper…

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Altered Train Time Tables — Daily Services Again for Gloucester

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 1

The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced this week that altered time-tables for trains serving the Northern lines will be introduced on Sunday, 19th June. These new time-tables provide for changes in starting and arrival times of some trains and…

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Train Alterations. North and North Coast. From Sunday, June 19, 1949

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 3

The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announces that altered timetables for trains serving the Northern Hues will be introduced on…

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Local and General New Railway Loop Line

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 4

The Railway Department is making fair progress in the construction of the new loop line for the Kempsey goods siding. The…

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Cundletown Aerodrome Proposal

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 2

At the meeting of Taree Municipal Council on Wednesday night, a letter was received from the Minister for Public Works and Local…

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Altered Train Services

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 5

The Secretary for Railways, Mr S. R. Nicholas, announces that altered time-tables for trains serving the Northern lines will be introduced on Sunday, l9th…

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Forster Crossing Bridge Designs Being Prepared

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 5

At Monday's meeting, of the Manning Shire Council the Main Roads Department forwarded a copy of a telegram sent to it by Mr J. Colliton, secretary…

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Train Alterations North and North Coast From Sunday, 19th June, 1949

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 7

The secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced that altered time -tables for trains serving the northern lines will be introduced on…

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Cundletown Aerodrome Proposal

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 4

At the meeting of Taree Municipal Council on Wednesday night, a letter was received from Hie Minister for Public works aud Local…

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